--- title: "How to log and audit a Discord server with a bot | StreetHosting" description: "Keep a history of what happens in your Discord server: deleted messages, joins and leaves, role changes and moderation actions, all recorded in a log channel." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Discord Bots · 3 min · Intermediate Published on Jun 17, 2026 · Updated on Jun 17, 2026 # Discord server logs and audit trail Without logs, you never know who deleted what. An audit bot records deleted messages, joins, leaves and moderation actions in a channel, giving your server a memory. 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Create a staff-only channel, enable the relevant events and give the bot the permissions and intents it needs. The logs become the memory you check when something goes wrong. ## Why keep logs[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#por-que-logs) Without a record, a deleted message is gone for good and you never find out who changed a role or banned someone. Logs give you context, help settle disputes and are essential after an attack, as the guide on defending against [raids and spam](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-anti-raid-bot) shows. ## What to log[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#o-que-registrar) | Event | Why it matters | | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | | Deleted or edited message | Recover lost context | | Member joins and leaves | Spot raids and patterns | | Role change | Track who gained power | | Moderation action | History of bans and kicks | ## Set up the bot[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#configurar) Create a staff-only log channel and enable the events you want to record in the bot. Set the right permissions and intents, especially the message content intent so it can capture deletions. Without that intent, the bot cannot see the content of deleted messages. Test each type of log right after you set it up. Delete a test message and confirm it shows up in the log channel before you rely on the system. ## Organize the channels[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#organizar) 1. One channel for moderation logs. 2. One channel for joins and leaves. 3. One channel for deleted and edited messages. 4. Staff-only access on all of them. ## Make good use of your logs[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#usar-bem) * Log channels separated by type * Access restricted to staff * High-value events prioritized, no noise * Bot online so no records are missed Logs are only useful if the bot is up when the incident happens. Keep everything online with [24/7 hosting](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-bot-hosting-24-7) and add moderation with a [moderation bot](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-moderation-bot-minecraft). Take a look at the [Discord bot plans](https://streethosting.com.br/en/bots). In this guide * [Why keep logs](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#por-que-logs) * [What to log](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#o-que-registrar) * [Set up the bot](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#configurar) * [Organize the channels](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#organizar) * [Make good use of your logs](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/discord-bots/discord-logging-bot#usar-bem) ## Frequently asked questions Are logs only for catching whoever made a mistake? Not only. They also help you understand incidents, recover the context of a deleted message and review staff decisions. They are the server's memory, useful in moderation and in disputes. Does the bot need special permissions? Yes. To log deleted and edited messages, the bot needs the message content intent and read permissions. Without them, some events never reach the bot. Should I log everything? Log what has value: moderation, joins and leaves, role changes and deleted messages. Logging absolutely everything creates noise and makes it harder to find what matters when you need it. Should the log channel be public? No. Keep it restricted to staff. Logs can contain sensitive information and moderation context that should not be visible to the whole community. Next step See bot plans 24/7 Discord bots with fast activation and support in Portuguese. 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